14 Best Restaurants and Cafes in Tivat, Montenegro: Murano, One, Big Ben and so on

This article is for those who plan to visit Tivat for a romantic occasion, a business trip or a tour. We have selected the best restaurants for different tastes and budgets.

Our review includes cafes and restaurants from different categories, such as:

1. Affordable category. Big Ben is a quick meal place with a panoramic terrace next to Waikiki beach in Tivat.
2. Premium category. Murano is a sophisticated restaurant placed on the terrace of the five-star Regent Hotel right on the Porto Montenegro embankment. Here you can enjoy exquisite dishes and first-class service with a view of the magnificent sailing ships and motor yachts.  
3. Popular places to eat. Al Posto Giusto with Italian cuisine and the most sought-after terrace surrounded by stylish yachts.

For this article, we have selected the best options from different price categories, including those in the fashionable district of Porto Montenegro. You will find out about the places for breakfast, lunch or dinner with stunning views and excellent cuisine based on the visitors' reviews. You can also choose the most suitable place for your special occasion, such as an anniversary with many guests or a romantic date.

Content: 

14 Best Restaurants and Cafes in Tivat

Affordable Restaurants and Cafes in Tivat

1. Ponta Veranda

2. Mala Bevanda La Pasteria

3. The Big Bite

5. Al Posto Giusto

6. Theodorus Restaurant

7. Babi Resto Bar & Wine

Fine Dining Tivat Restaurants

8. Punto Crudo (Carruba)

9. Murano Restaurant — Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro

10. Roberto's Mare

11. Gallardo Steak House

12. ONE

13. Divino — Seafront Restaurant

14. Forza Porto

Map of Restaurants and Cafes

Conclusion

About the Author

The author of this article has been living in Montenegro for more than 10 years and has experience in making guided tours, including organization of lunches and dinners.  

We evaluated these restaurants based on guest reviews using 8 criteria:

1. Delicacy of the food
2. Quality of the wine list
3. Location
4. Atmosphere of the place
5. Friendliness of the staff 
6. Speed of service 
7. Price-quality ratio
8. Availability of vegetarian/vegan dishes

14 Best Restaurants and Cafes in Tivat

Restaurants of Tivat serve Mediterranean, European and international cuisine. You can try fresh seafood and traditional Montenegrin meat dishes. Read on to find out more about each of the 14 best places to eat.

14 best restaurants and cafes in Tivat

Affordable Restaurants and Cafes in Tivat

You can't eat “on the run” living in Montenegro. Even if you just want to snack, sit down in a good cafe or restaurant right by the sea and relax. You will be served a cup of excellent coffee with a delicious dessert, homemade soup and salad from local vegetables or fruits, an excellent cutlet or hamburger with an original sauce, or something from healthy and simple vegetarian/vegan cuisine.

You will find hearty and cheap dishes in almost every place that we recommend. If you’re ready to pay a bit more, you can taste fish, meat or pizza baked in a stone oven, homemade flatbreads and many other tasty things from the Mediterranean menu. The quality of the dishes will be worth the money, and the location of these low-cost places sometimes is as good as of luxury ones.

1. Ponta Veranda 

Ponta Veranda is a small family-run restaurant with a cozy, shady terrace. You will be offered large portions of Mediterranean dishes, all prepared in a homemade way.

Location and Opening Hours

Ponta Veranda is located near the Seljanovo embankment and the popular beach of the same name in Tivat. It is a small terrace without a sea view, at the back of the block. 

Working hours: The terrace is closed in the morning and is open only for lunch and dinner (from 4 pm). 

Address: Šetalište Seljanovo, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267563985.

Cuisine

The Mediterranean menu is suitable for lunch and dinner (breakfast is not served here). You may taste appetizers, salads, sandwiches, meat dishes and seafood, as well as soft and hot drinks. There is a wide selection of wines. 

Guests especially liked the meatballs in a pot, grilled hot peppers, crispy gilthead, lamb, and grilled vegetables. You will be offered juicy baklava as a compliment from the chef. The place also serves delicious flatbreads. Ponta Veranda is also perfect for vegetarians and vegans.  

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €5-€68

Advantages and Features

• Ponta Veranda serves delicious home-made food.
• Reasonable price-quality ratio.
• A great option for a family snack.
• You can book a table in advance.
• Takeaway food is available.

Disadvantages

●  Guests noted the lack or poor garnish of some dishes.

●  Sometimes you have to wait a long time for the bill.

●  Not enough seats. Not suitable for big groups and banquets.

Interior and Atmosphere

Shady terrace, pleasant music, hospitable owners.

Book a table in advance!

2. Mala Bevanda La Pasteria

Bevanda serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a cozy place on the seashore, away from the buzzy promenade. There are tables outside and inside of the restaurant.

Location and Opening Hours

Bevanda is located in the city center, just a few steps from the sea, right on the promenade.

Working hours: Open from 8:00 to 01:00.

Address: 3 Šetalište Kapetana Iva Vizina, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267614100.

Cuisine

The menu includes different types of pizza, risotto, traditional Italian appetizers, meat and seafood dishes. Here, pizza is cooked in a real wood-fired oven. There are also options for vegetarians and vegans.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €3,8-€22.

Advantages and Features

• Takeaway food is available.
• You can book a table in advance.
• Friendly staff.
• The prices are quite reasonable.

Disadvantages

• Parking is only available on the nearby streets.

Interior and Atmosphere

The terrace of the Mala Bevanda La Pasteria shows a breathtaking view of the Bay of Tivat. Modern stylish interior combined with ancient stone walls provides the atmosphere of a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.

3. The Big Bite

This is a fast-food restaurant. It is famous for its original “world-class” hamburgers, cold drinks and a friendly atmosphere.

Location and Opening Hours

The place is located in the city center, near the embankment, the main square of the city and the historic tower. 

Working hours: Open from 11:30 to 00:00.

Address: 8 Trg od kulture, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267494226.

Cuisine

The guests especially like hamburgers with a variety of sauces. Honey mustard sauce, pineapple teriyaki sauce and blue cheese with creamy mushroom sauce are top-rated. Among drinks, guests preferred homemade ice tea and milkshakes. Takeaway food, vegetarian and vegan burgers are also available.

Price Range 

Cost of dishes: €5-€9. 

Advantages and Features

• Tasty homemade hamburgers, which are cooked quite quickly. 
• A variety of specialty sauces and toppings. 
• Dog friendly place. 
• Takeaway food is available.
• Public parking nearby (50 cents per hour).

Disadvantages

• Quite pricey hamburgers (€11).

Interior and Atmosphere

An atmosphere of the simple and stylish diner. There are tables outside with a sea view. Friendly and cheerful staff. Here you can meet people from all over the world.

4. Big Ben

Popular pizzeria with a view of the bay. 

Location and Opening Hours

Seljanovo embankment, right next to the beach. 

Working hours: Open from 7:00 to 00:00. 

Address: 21 Šetalište Seljanovo, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267371446.

Cuisine

The cafe serves breakfasts, cold appetizers, fish menu, soups and hot dishes as well as salads, pasta and spaghetti, pizzas, desserts and drinks. Guests especially liked the stuffed chicken roll, sea bass, large steak, spaghetti bolognese, and dessert with pistachios and Nutella. There are options for vegans and vegetarians.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €3-€18,90.

Advantages and Features

• Takeaway food.
• Friendly staff. 
• You can book a table in advance.
• Large portions. 
• A cozy place for lunch with children. 
• There is a terrace on the 2nd floor with a beautiful view of the whole beach.
• Apartments (15 meters from the beach) with private parking are available in the same building.

Disadvantages

• Slow service. 
• Parking is on the nearest street (parking on the embankment is prohibited).

Interior and Atmosphere

A Big Ben style cafe with a fantastic view of the bay. A great place to grab a cocktail with friends or family.

5. Al Posto Giusto

A place for the Italian cuisine lovers all year round. There is also Mediterranean and European cuisine.

Location and Opening Hours

Al Posto Giusto is located on the corner of a house on the seafront with the tables both inside and outside. Its terrace is placed right next to the moored luxury yachts.

Working hours: Open from 7:30 to 00:00.

Address: Porto Montenegro, zgrada Ozana, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38269146046.

Cuisine

You may choose from classic Italian focaccia, risotto, pasta, fresh fish, and meat dishes. A variety of breakfast options and freshly squeezed juices. An Italian thin crust pizza is cooked in the wood-fired oven. 

Guests liked pizza, parmigiano eggplant, burrata, salads, pancakes baked in vanilla sauce and apple pie with ice cream. You can order a takeaway or book a table in advance. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €4-€32. 

Advantages and Features

• View of the yachts.
• You can book a table outdoors on the terrace.
• There are highchairs for children.
• The terrace with convenient roller blinds to hide from the sun.

Disadvantages

• Not recommended for visiting during high season (service may be slow and inattentive).
• Music can be loud in the evenings.
• Not quite suitable for vegetarians.

Interior and Atmosphere

A place with a terrace surrounded by yachts and a 5-star hotel. There is beautiful lighting in the evening and live music sometimes.

6. Theodorus Restaurant

The restaurant serves Mediterranean and European cuisine with a unique, creative atmosphere.

Location and Opening Hours

Theodorus is located next to the ancient tower, the summer stage and the Art Gallery, just a walk away from the Tivat promenade and Porto Montenegro.

Working hours: Open from 7:30 to 23:00.

Address: 6 Trg od kulture, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38263442940.

Cuisine

Guests especially liked the beef carpaccio, black risotto, and sea bass. Vegetarians appreciated the linguine with vegetable ragout. There is coffee with nut milk, a large selection of drinks and cocktails.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €5-€24.

Advantages and Features

• Reasonable value for money.
• Friendly staff.
• You can book a table in advance.
• Live music on the terrace sometimes.
• Quick replacement of the unsuccessful dishes.
• Recommended for couples or families.
• Public Tivat parking around the corner (50 cents per hour).

Disadvantages

• Small menu. 

Interior and Atmosphere

Original interior in Mediterranean style. This stone house by an ancient magnolia tree has its own history: since the middle of the last century, guests would come here before or after cultural events for a glass of wine or a tasty plate of local specialties. The Theodorus Restaurant is still a meeting place for creative personalities, hedonists, and gourmets.  

7. Babi Resto Bar & Wine

European-inspired restaurant with energetic staff. 

Location and Opening Hours

Babi Resto Bar & Wine is a lunch restaurant located next to the main square and the city pier, where a large sailboat is usually moored.

Working hours: Open from 8:00 to 00:00.

Address: 21c Palih Boraca, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267097700.

Cuisine

Italian, American, European, Asian cuisine, as well as gastropub. This place is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch.

Guests especially liked the Tagliata steak, parmesan chicken, beef tagliatelle with pistachios and truffle, babi salad, gnocchi with gorgonzola, priganice, pancakes and desserts.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €5-€40. 

Advantages and Features

• Friendly and quality service.
• You can book a table in advance.
• Large portions.
• A variety of brunch options.
• There is a public Tivat parking nearby (50 cents per hour).

Disadvantages

• No soups of the day on the menu.
• Quite expensive salads.  

Interior and Atmosphere

Modern decor, friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere. A great place to meet friends and family.

Fine Dining Tivat Restaurants

Sometimes we all want to treat ourselves with luxurious food in some picturesque place on the seashore, with beautiful sparkling lights around, pleasant music and bustling waiters… Or spend time with relatives and friends enjoying outstanding Mediterranean dishes. You may also need to organize a business lunch or celebrate an anniversary in a prestigious location to impress your colleagues and partners. It is hard to find a better place than Tivat for these purposes, especially its Porto Montenegro part. 

The most expensive restaurants in the city are located in Porto Montenegro. Here, surrounded by yachts, comfortable terraces are occupied by local hedonists and yachtsmen from all over the world.

However, our list also includes a restaurant that is hidden in a secluded place with a stunning view of the mountains and the bay. Far from the city bustle, it attracts with relaxing music sounds and a romantic atmosphere.

But first things first. Let's go through 7 most interesting restaurants of Tivat from the more expensive segment.

8. Punto Crudo (Carruba)

Here, on the terrace of the small Carruba eco-hotel, you can try exquisite dishes and enjoy a wide selection of quality wines.

Punto Crudo’s slogan is “Recipes, like birds, don’t accept any borders: the best food from all around the world in one place in Montenegro”.

Location and Opening Hours

It’s located in the Donja Lastva area on the edge of the city, in a quiet, picturesque place right on the shore of the bay under the crown of the Carob tree (aka Carrubba). 

Working hours: Open from 8:30 to 13:00, from 17:00 to 23:00. The bar is open from 8:30 to 23:00.

Address: Obala Filipa Miloševića, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38269811349. 

Cuisine

The menu includes appetizers and seafood, pastas and risottos, various salads, soups, meat dishes and desserts. Guests like delicious and exquisitely served dishes. Black risotto, mussels and red mullet are the most remarkable. There is a banquet menu. The place is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

The restaurant runs an all-day breakfast promotion in the off-season.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €5-€8.

Advantages and Features

●  Here you can order a takeaway or book a table in advance.

●  Spacious terrace is perfect for weddings and birthday celebrations, as well as business events.

●  High chairs for children.

●  Pets friendly place.

●  Breathtaking views from the terrace.

●  Perfect for a romantic dinner.

●  Public parking nearby. Convenient access from the highway.

Disadvantages

• Slow order processing is possible.

Interior and Atmosphere

The special atmosphere of Punto Crudo is created by its location on the embankment with the old stone houses, right at the edge of the sea, near the ancient Catholic church with a clock tower and a campanile. Carruba boutique hotel is located on the second floor of the building. The first floor is occupied with the hall and a terrace hanging over the water, with a picturesque view of the bay and the mountains. 

Guests especially noted the cozy interior of the restaurant perfect for the evening get-togethers. The terrace hanging over the water offers beautiful views of the yachts and huge cruise liners sailing by, as well as magnificent sunsets. 

9. Murano Restaurant — Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro

Murano positions itself as a “casual luxury” place. Here, at the Regent Hotel, they serve European and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant has spacious and bright interior halls, as well as a terrace with high arches and tables with a sea view. This atmosphere is disposed to friendly conversations and leisure food with non intrusive service of friendly staff.

Location and Opening Hours

Murano is located near the luxury yacht marina in Porto Montenegro.

Working hours: Open from 7:00 to 23:00.

Address: Porto Montenegro, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38232660660.

Cuisine

The restaurant offers a special approach to the Adriatic cuisine using the finest seasonal products, as well as local and organic herbs. Here you will find a wide range of starters, soups, pastas, main courses and grilled dishes. Guests particularly enjoyed the cooked lamb, tuna steak, filet mignon and cod roulade. 

This is a vegetarian-friendly place with vegan and gluten-free options. Wine list includes vines from the local Montenegrin vineyards. The excellent selection of breakfast dishes, both buffet and a la carte pleasantly surprised guests. Porridge, truffled eggs and Belgian waffles were particularly good.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €13-€220. 

Advantages and Features

• High level of service.
• You can book a table outside.
• Public and hotel parking nearby.
• The highest price-quality ratio according to the guest reviews, despite the prices being quite high. 
• Wheelchair access.

Disadvantages

• Slow order processing is possible.

Interior and Atmosphere

The elegant interior of Murano with a view of the expensive yachts is perfect for special evenings — romantic occasions, birthdays or business lunches. Live music is often played here. Guests are impressed by the chandeliers and colors of the Murano Island Venetian style.

10. Roberto's Mare

Roberto's Mare Montenegro is a legacy of Roberto's Dubai in Montenegro, the award-winning Italian restaurant that personifies the UAE lifestyle.

Location and Opening Hours

Roberto's Mare is located in the heart of luxury Porto Montenegro, which has something in common with chic and glamorous Dubai and is “a symbol of a relaxed Mediterranean holiday”.

Working hours: Open from 12:00 to 00:00.

Address: Residence Ozana, Porto Montenegro, Tivat.

Phone for reservations: +38263222024.

Cuisine

It serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Guests highly appreciated the truffle risotto, sea bass, pizza Musti, tuna steak, Roberto salad and Filetto di Manzo.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €10-€140.

Advantages and Features

• You can book a table in advance.
• This place will suit the tastes of gourmets.
• Cocktail bar with wines from around the world.

Disadvantages

• Arrogant and picky staff (they judge guests by their clothes).

Interior and Atmosphere

Picturesque dining terrace right by the sea, eclectic cocktail bar and music lounge. Beautiful evening lighting.

11. Gallardo Steak House

The first steakhouse in the Kotor Bay area that combines traditional and modern approaches to meat cooking.

Location and Opening Hours

Gallardo Steak House is located in Porto Montenegro, on a promenade near fashionable boutiques and surrounded by expensive yachts. You can also find a table inside.

Working hours: Open from 8:00 to 23:45.

Address: Milena Building, Porto Montenegro, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267077721.

Cuisine

Steakhouse, barbecue and European cuisine. They use the dry aging method, which brings a unique flavor to the meat. You may choose from the Montenegrin lamb chops, Australian Black Angus and Japanese wagyu steak to the best Italian and Prussian beef cuts. There is also a sushi menu.

Vegetarians will also find something to their taste. There are gluten-free dishes as well. Guests especially recommend the Surf and Turf burger and tuna steak.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €14-€600.

Advantages and Features

• Unique serving.
• Friendly staff.
• You can order brunch here, as well as takeaway.
• You can reserve tables outside.

Disadvantages

• Slow service. 

Interior and Atmosphere

The interior is inspired by traditional steakhouse aesthetics and modified with their unique style. A fountain wall cools the area on a hot day.

12. ONE

This is one of the first restaurants in Porto Montenegro, which opened in 2001. ONE offers a unique menu with Mediterranean and international cuisine.

Location and Opening Hours

ONE Terrace is located right on the Tivat promenade in Porto Montenegro, a few meters away from the yacht mooring area. 

Working hours: Open from 8:30 to 00:00. 

Address: Porto Montenegro, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267486045.

Cuisine

Besides Mediterranean and international cuisine, you can order vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free dishes. Takeaway is also available.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €8-€32.

Advantages and Features

• Sizeable portions. 
• Good selection of wines and desserts.
• Kids friendly.

Disadvantages

• Slow order processing is possible.

Interior and Atmosphere

A great place for brunch, drinks at sunset or a romantic dinner.

13. Divino — Seafront Restaurant

A cozy place with sea and mountain views, and unforgettable sunsets. There is a spacious and stylish terrace. This is a perfect place for romantic seekers and lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.

Location and Opening Hours

A quiet place on the embankment of Tivat right by the sea. 

Working hours: Open from 8:00 to 00:00. 

Address: 3 Šetalište Kapetana Iva Vizina, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations  +38268570594.

Cuisine

Divino serves Mediterranean and European cuisine and seafood. Guests recommend veal, octopus, pasta with seafood, tartare with rosemary oil and carpaccio.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €10-€45.

Advantages and Features

• Friendly service.
• Variety of dishes.
• Wide selection of local wines.

Disadvantages

• Poor breakfast options. 
• Guests noted under-salted and poorly seasoned dishes.

Interior and Atmosphere

Simple, but modern and stylish interior. Suitable for a romantic evening.

14. Forza Porto

A restaurant by the similarly named hotel for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.

Location and Opening Hours

Forza Porto is located on the embankment of Porto Montenegro in Tivat, between the marina with its magnificent yachts and the main square of the city. Here, you may enjoy magnificent views of the sea and mountains.

Working hours: Open from 8:00 to 01:00.

Address: Porto Montenegro, Tivat. 

Phone for reservations: +38267097756.

Cuisine

Forza Porto serves Mediterranean and international cuisine. Guests especially liked the beef and truffle risotto, salmon and filet mignon, squid gnocchi, and portion sizes. There is a vegetarian menu as well.

Price Range

Cost of dishes: €6-€220.

Advantages and Features

• Friendly staff, great location. 
• Perfect for families with kids.

Disadvantages

• Inadequate price-quality ratio. 
• Overpriced soft drinks.

Interior and Atmosphere

A very romantic place right by the water. Porto Montenegro embankment with a view of luxury yachts, the sea, and the mountains.

Map of Restaurants and Cafes

For your convenience, we have made a map of Tivat restaurants, so that you can easily navigate when choosing a place to eat. The map shows all the best 14 restaurants and cafes in Tivat mentioned in the article. These are places where you can enjoy delicious food for different tastes and budgets. We hope that our recommendations will help you to make the right choice. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, we strongly advise you to visit different places, even if you really liked a particular one. You will be pleasantly surprised by the local hospitality, the variety of prices and dishes, whether it is Mediterranean, European, Asian or international cuisine. Bon appetit!